Subject Verb Agreement quiz

February 18, 2025 / By Azizul Hakim / Quizzes

This Subject Verb Agreement Quiz is designed for you to test their understanding of one of the fundamental grammar rules in English. The quiz consists of 20 questions covering the definition, rules, types, and examples of subject-verb agreement. Each question presents four answer choices, with one correct option, ensuring a comprehensive assessment.

What is subject-verb agreement?

A rule for placing commas in a sentence

A rule stating that a subject and verb must match in number

A method for writing longer sentences

A guideline for choosing between present and past tense

Which sentence follows correct subject-verb agreement?

She plays the piano beautifully.

My friend and I is going to the mall.

The teacher explain the lesson every day.

The cats cries at the strangers.

What verb should complete the sentence? "The book on the table ___ mine."

are

were

Identify the sentence with an incorrect subject-verb agreement.

The bouquet of flowers smells wonderful.

My parents live in a different city.

The boy and his friend runs in the street.

Each of the students is responsible for their homework.

Which subject-verb pair is correct?

The cat and the dog fights.

Either Sam or his friends is coming.

One of the players were late.

Neither of the answers is correct.

"Neither of the students ___ late to class." Which verb fits best?

are

were

Which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement?

The family have enjoying their vacation.

The family enjoys their vacation.

The family enjoy their vacation.

The family were enjoying their vacation.

Which word determines the correct verb in a sentence?

The object of the sentence

The first word in the sentence

The last word in the sentence

The subject of the sentence

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

The team celebrates their victory.

My mother and father is teachers.

The list of rules are on the table.

The boys enjoys playing soccer.

10.

"The news ___ surprising." What verb should be used?

are

have

were

11.

Which sentence has incorrect subject-verb agreement?

My brother, as well as my cousins, love to play video games.

The collection of stamps is valuable.

The pack of wolves hunts at night.

The teacher, along with the students, was excited.

12.

In which sentence is the subject singular?

The books on the shelf needs to be organized.

My friends from school enjoys reading.

The players on the team are talented.

The committee makes a final decision.

13.

"Each of the boys ___ a bicycle." Choose the correct verb.

has

have

were

are

14.

Which sentence follows correct subject-verb agreement?

The flock of birds fly south for the winter.

The group of students enjoys the trip.

The pile of clothes need to be folded.

The couple have a great time at the party.

15.

What happens if subject and verb do not agree?

The meaning of the sentence changes.

Nothing at all.

The sentence becomes grammatically incorrect.

The sentence remains correct.

16.

"Ten dollars ___ enough to buy lunch." Choose the correct verb.

are

were

seem

17.

Which sentence is correct?

Everyone in the class have a textbook.

Nobody like to fail an exam.

There is many reasons to be happy.

The principal, along with teachers, is attending the meeting.

18.

"Here ___ the books you requested." What verb fits best?

was

have

are

19.

Which rule applies to compound subjects joined by "and"?

They always take a singular verb.

They take a plural verb.

They don’t require a verb.

The verb depends on the last noun.

20.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

One of my friends love ice cream.

The teacher and the student was talking.

My brother and sister are planning a trip.

Neither of them are going to the party.

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